Gosana Cultural and Nature Park Itinerary

1 DAY SPECIAL TOUR
AT GOSANA CULTURE & NATURE PARK

We will pick you up
from your hotel in the Kilifi area or from the transit center in
town at about 10:00 a.m. The drive to the reserve takes 15 to 30
minutes, depending on the number of stops, and you will see the
Kilifi district headquarters, beautiful scenery and lovely cottages
on your way to Gosana Nature & Culture Reserve. You will also see
the nearby Indian Ocean with its beautiful white sand beaches, and
feel the coolness of the Bofa area fresh sea breezes.

Upon arrival at Gosana, you will be welcomed with a glass of our
Gosana special juice drink as your briefing commences. During the
nature walk, which will last for about 2 hours, you may come across,
e.g., Common Ostriches, Helmeted Guinea Fowls, ponds teeming with
fish, antelopes, Kirk’s Dik-Diks, a monkey, praying mantids, many
birds and trees. Many of the trees are labeled so you can learn
their names and local uses. By this time lunch will be ready, and
will be served at the Marya Restaurant situated within the park on
top of the rock bluff. Lunch takes about an hour, and is followed by
cultural activities like traditional drumming and dancing, after
which you may continue your nature walk until it is time to return
to your residence, around 6:15 p.m., depending upon the distance you
have to travel.

10:00 am: We will
pick you up from your hotel in the Kilifi area or from the transit
center in town. The drive takes about 15 to 30 minutes, and you will
see the Kilifi district headquarters, beautiful scenery and palm
trees, and lovely cottages on your way to Gosana Nature & Culture
Reserve. You will also see the nearby Indian Ocean with its
beautiful white sand beaches, and feel the coolness of the Bofa area
fresh sea breezes. Upon arrival at Gosana, you will be welcomed with
a glass of our Gosana special juice drink as your briefing
commences. Check-in takes about an hour, and then we will take you
on a guided nature walk through the reserve.

12:00 noon: Lunch will be served at the Marya restaurant in the
middle of the reserve on the rock bluff, which gives you a view over
much of the reserve. Lunch takes about an hour, and as you eat, you
will enjoy watching cultural drumming and dancing, performed by our
talented local artists. If you are tired from a long journey, you
can go for a rest at your eco-camp or take a self-guided nature walk
at your own leisure. While in the park you may come across, e.g.,
Common Ostriches, Helmeted Guinea Fowls, ponds teeming with fish,
antelopes, Kirk’s Dik Diks, a monkey, praying mantids, many birds
and trees. Many of the trees are labeled so you can learn their
names and local uses. You may also visit the butterflies we raise
among the plants and flowers in our greenhouse.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.:
A “bush dinner” will be prepared and served under the stars, with
more cultural performances such as drumming and dancing. Then you
will retire to your own “eco-camp” where we know you will find the
peace and quiet to be conducive to a restful sleep. Our eco-camps
have large beds protected by floor-to-ceiling mosquito nets, and
each of the 4 shelters has its own private shower, sink and toilet.
The eco-camp shelters are constructed using appropriate low-tech
local methods and materials. Bases made from the local rock support
wood pole frames which are covered by woven mats and grass bundles.
Security is provided by a gated wall enclosing the entire compound,
and 2 security guards.

DAY TWO
05:30-07:00 a.m. This is the best time of day for bird watching and
listening to the lovely songs of the many birds that find refuge in
our reserve. You can roam the grounds, or bring your binoculars or
good eyesight to the restaurant on the rock bluff for an exceptional
vantage point. Then you may return to your camp for a shower or
short rest before breakfast.

07:30 to 09:30 am:
Your full breakfast is served at Marya Restaurant. Check-out time is
10:00, when our guests return to their various places of residence.

Safe journey!
Bon voyage!
Cost for 1 ½ day tour: USD 78 per person, EURO 61 per person
Price includes lunch, “bush dinner”, breakfast, guide for nature
walk, cultural programs, and residence in eco-camp shelter with
bedding and towels provided. Hand-made local jewelry, picture frames
and carved cups are available for purchase at the reception office.
All profits from this Reserve go to support the orphanage next door,
which you may visit upon request